Lilongwe Weather History
Malawi · Africa · Weather data 1976–today
Lilongwe sits 1555km from the equator, 1024m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with hot, wet summers and mild, dry winters (Monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate). Its record high is 36.3°C, set 2021-11-24, its record low 5.3°C, set 1978-06-16.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lilongwe
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Lilongwe?
The highest temperature in this record for Lilongwe is 36.3°C, measured on 2021-11-24. That is a recorded daily value from Lilongwe's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Lilongwe?
The lowest temperature in this record for Lilongwe is 5.3°C, measured on 1978-06-16. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Lilongwe get a year?
Lilongwe averages 719mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 103 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Lilongwe?
On 2006-03-06, 117.9mm fell on Lilongwe, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 16% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Lilongwe get a year?
Lilongwe averages 3840 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 10.5 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Lilongwe?
Across the summer months Lilongwe averages a daytime high near 26.4°C, while winter nights average 11.5°C. The seasons here are set from Lilongwe's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Lilongwe?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Lilongwe is 33 km/h, on 1977-02-07. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
